Charcot's neurologic triad

Triad of clinical signs associated with multiple sclerosis
Medical condition
Charcot's neurologic triad
Differential diagnosisMultiple sclerosis

Charcot's neurologic triad is the combination of nystagmus, intention tremor, and scanning or staccato speech. This triad is associated with multiple sclerosis, where it was first described;[1] however, it is not considered pathognomonic for it. It is named after Jean-Martin Charcot.[2]

See also

  • Charcot's triad

References

  1. ^ Charot's triad I at Who Named It?
  2. ^ Jean-Martin Charcot at Who Named It?
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